2. Definition and Uses
The appearance of being true or real.
It is used in films to try to make the film as realistic as
possible, this is through the use of sound and through the use
of a created universe, in which reality can be bended to fit
the directors needs
3. Sound
There are many types of sound, that are used to create
realism in films
Diegetic/ Non-Diegetic
This is sound that exists within the universe/ doesn’t exit
within the universe
Asynchronous Sound – it is where the sound is either out of
sync with the visuals or unrelated to the visuals.
Synchronous Sound - it is sound that is in sync with the
visuals and was recorded along with the visuals
4. Example
Gulliver'sTravels
The story is told in a first person singular with an eyewitness
account.
Readers are directly addressed.
The background is of the real world
Imaginary characters and places with some real world‘touch’
Juxtaposition of real and unreal world
5. Example
Superman
As the audience we believe that this man
can fly and have super strength
It is due to the fact that he is seen to exist
within a different universe, one where this phenomena is
completely plausible
The believability is reinforced due to fact that his universe
demonstrates no realism and doesn't attempt to match the
real world
